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Bob-Dole

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?
 
  A) TSH
  B) DM
  C) FBS
  D) FSH

Question 2

Describe the three layers of the heart wall.
 
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strudel15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: FBS stands for fasting blood sugar, a diagnostic lab test. TSH stands for thyroid-stimulating hormone. DM stands for diabetes mellitus, a pathological condition. FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone.

Answer to Question 2

1. Endocardiuminner layer; smooth to reduce friction
2. Myocardiummiddle layer; cardiac muscle; contracts to pump blood
3. Epicardiumouter layer; part of pericardial sac around the heart


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